Layout + structural changes
Open or reconfigure rooms, relocate stairs and reinforce the house around the approved design.
Toronto + select GTA neighbourhoods
Full-Home Renovations
in Toronto
Transform the way your entire house works without leaving the neighbourhood you value. Y&CO Build manages the structure, systems, finishes, trades, budget and schedule as one connected project.
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What Does a Full-Home Renovation Cost in Toronto?
Short answer: For early 2026 planning, major full-home renovations commonly begin around $300–$400 per renovated sq. ft. Full gut renovations with substantial structure, new mechanical systems and custom finishes commonly require $400–$500+ per renovated sq. ft.
Reviewed September 11, 2026 by Cory Yefet. Construction-planning guidance only; professional fees, permits, contingency, temporary housing and HST are additional.
Whole-house expertise
Renovate the Whole House as One Coordinated Project
Full-home renovations are most successful when layout, structure, mechanical systems and finishes are considered together. Cory Yefet stays directly involved from the first feasibility discussion through construction and closeout.
Y&CO Build coordinates designers, engineers, consultants, permits and trades so homeowners have one accountable point of contact—and one clear view of the decisions affecting scope, schedule and budget.
What a full-home renovation can include
What a Full-Home Renovation Can Include
Kitchens + bathrooms
Coordinate cabinetry, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, lighting and finish selections within the broader build.
Mechanical systems
Plan electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation before walls are closed.
Interior construction
Manage insulation, drywall, flooring, millwork, stone, fixtures, paint and the final deficiency process.
Planning before construction
How Planning, Permits and Construction Work Together
Early feasibility and budgeting help test the design against the existing house before drawings and selections become difficult to revise. The goal is a buildable scope, a realistic approval path and fewer surprises after demolition.
See the eight-stage renovation process →Early planning guidance
Toronto Full-Home Renovation Cost Ranges
Major full-home renovations commonly begin around $300–$400 per renovated sq. ft.; full gut renovations involving substantial structure, systems and custom finishes commonly require $400–$500+ per renovated sq. ft. These are early construction-planning ranges rather than quotes.
Review full home renovation costs in Toronto, including fees, contingency, HST and temporary housing.
Completed project
Roncesvalles Full-Home Renovation Case Study
The Galley Avenue project transformed a narrow Roncesvalles house across three levels and added a contemporary rear extension, private primary suite and new mechanical systems.
Full-home renovation FAQ
Full-Home Renovation FAQs
How much does a full-home renovation cost in Toronto?+
For early 2026 planning, allow approximately $300–$400 per renovated sq. ft. for a major full-home renovation and $400–$500+ per renovated sq. ft. for a full gut renovation with substantial structural work, new systems and custom finishes. See the complete cost guide, examples and allowances.
What is included in a full-home renovation?+
A full-home renovation can include demolition, structural and layout changes, kitchens, bathrooms, mechanical systems, insulation, drywall, flooring, millwork, finishes and coordinated permit work.
Do we need to move out during construction?+
For a full gut renovation, homeowners should generally plan to relocate during active construction. The final recommendation depends on which systems and living areas are affected.
When should we involve a contractor?+
Before drawings are too far advanced. Early construction input helps test the design against the property, permit path and working budget while meaningful choices remain available.
Planning a major Toronto renovation?